Holiday schedules for thousands of Kenyan fans of the hit Netflix series 'Stranger Things' are set for a major shake-up, as the show's creators have revealed epic, movie-length runtimes for its final episodes dropping over Christmas and New Year's.

This isn't just another series finale; it's a multi-night cinematic event demanding significant screen time. The final chapter of the Hawkins saga is poised to dominate holiday conversations and viewing parties across the country, marking the end of an era for a show that has become a global cultural touchstone since its debut in 2016.

In an update posted to Instagram, co-creator Ross Duffer confirmed the substantial length of the remaining episodes. The second volume of the fifth and final season, which contains three episodes, is scheduled to premiere globally on Christmas Day. For viewers in Kenya, this means the episodes will be available starting at 4:00 AM EAT on Thursday, December 26th.

The Final Countdown: Episode Runtimes

Kenyan audiences should prepare for a lengthy farewell to the beloved characters. The runtimes for the Christmas drop are as follows:

• Chapter Five: “Shock Jock” - 1 hour and 8 minutes
• Chapter Six: “Escape from Camazotz” - 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Chapter Seven: “The Bridge” - 1 hour and 6 minutes

The grand finale, titled “The Rightside Up,” will be released separately on New Year's Eve. It will be available to stream from 4:00 AM EAT on Wednesday, January 1st, 2026. This final episode clocks in at a staggering 2 hours and 8 minutes, making it the longest of the season. While massive, it is slightly shorter than the Season 4 finale, “The Piggyback,” which ran for nearly two and a half hours.

A Cinematic End to a TV Phenomenon

The decision to give the finale feature-length treatment underscores the show's cinematic ambitions and its impact on television trends. By splitting the final season into multiple volumes and scheduling them around major holidays, Netflix is positioning the conclusion as a must-see global event. This strategy ensures that the final moments in Hawkins are not just watched, but experienced collectively by its massive fanbase.

As Kenyan fans prepare to say goodbye to Eleven, Mike, and the rest of the Hawkins crew, they face a holiday season defined by one last, epic journey into the Upside Down. The only question remaining is whether to wake up early on Boxing Day or save the more than five hours of remaining content for a New Year's marathon.